Photo: Public domain · Public domainWhere Stirling City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stirling City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stirling City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stirling City
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Stirling City
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), about twice the California rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Stirling City runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Stirling City
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Stirling City, and more people treating it
42.9% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 77.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Stirling City
The closest emergency room is Enloe Health in Chico, 20 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Ampla Health is closer (6.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the California figure falls outside Stirling City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Stirling City adults…
Stirling City runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stirling City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Stirling City
No hospital or community health center in Stirling City itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Stirling City; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Stirling City adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Stirling City runs above California.
1 in 3 Stirling City adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22% of Stirling City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Stirling City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stirling City adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stirling City
Why doesn’t Stirling City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stirling City.
What hospital is closest to Stirling City?
Enloe Health in Chico, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Stirling City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Stirling City?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ampla Health Magalia Medical Clinic in Magalia, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stirling City.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.